The power of civility
Subtitle: top experts reveal the secrets of social capital
Publisher: THRIVE Publishing
Published: 2011
Place of publication: San Francisco, CA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 212
ISBN-13: 9780982941966
Subjects: Courtesy; Etiquette; Interprofessional Relations
Description: "The Power of Civility is packed with thought-provoking perspectives on what civility really means, as well as practical solutions for incorporating civility best practices into your work and life. In this comprehensive book, eighteen top civility and etiquette professionals go beyond the typical "please and thank you" conversations about civility and challenge you to think about your personal standards, accountability, values, and what it means to be committed to choosing civility, whether at home, at work, in your community, or in public - at home and abroad. This book provides the tools you need to boost your social intelligence and build your cultural competence, giving you the confidence and poise to go anywhere and be welcomed as a caring and considerate citizen of the world. Discover the power of civility!"--Back cover.
Table of contents: title: The Power of One: Choosing Civility / By Lew Bayer; title: Civility Begins at Home / By Deborah King; title: Public Civlity: The Case for Face-to-Face Communication / By Deborah McGrath; title: Stand Out, Don't Stick Out: Personal Accountability and Civil Business Essentials / By Tiffany Nielsen; title: The Power of Leadership Civility: Leading by Example / By Laura Barclay; title: Building an Exceptional Professional Image: Six Keys to Success / By Jules Hirst; title: Lunchbox Civility; title: A Tool for Leaders / By Penelope Paik; title: Develop Your Personal Brand and Power It with Civility / By Yasmin Anderson-Smith; title: Networking with Civility: The Ultimate Business Tool / By Cheryl Walker-Robertson; title: Navigating the Social and Psychological Complexities of Incivility / By Suzanne Zazulak Pedro; title: Civility; title: Making It a Lifestyle / By Cindy Ann Peterson; title: To Say or Not to Say, That Is the Question: Political Civility; title: The Reality Show / By Shelby Scarbrough; title: Civility Communicates Confidence: Five Traits That Pave the Way to Success / By Tara Crawford; title: Civility on Campus: How to Get an "A" in Conduct / By Denise Pietzsch; title: Uncovering Diamonds: The Challenge of Intergenerational Civility / By Pat Walker Locke; title: Dining with Civility: Manner Matter at the Table / By Nonnie Cameron Owens; title: Rx for Mutual Respect: A Booster for Civility in Healthcare / By Suzanne Nourse; title: Cultural Considerations and Civility: How to Get Along as You Get Around / By Anita Shower.